Abe Louwerse from Sheboygan, Wis. came home Sunday to bid farewell to his relatives before going into the army. Mrs. M. J. Eggebeen and sons, Anton and James, accompanied him home and they will return to their home early Monday morning.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 6, 1941, p 3
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Private Abe Louwerse
Hdq. 69th Air Base Sq.
Kessler Field, Mississippi
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 4, 1941, p 1
Pvt. Abe Louwerse, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse remains at Keesler Field, Mississippi where he was sent shortly after his induction into the army some time ago. Pvt. Abe Louwerse, 69th Air Base Group, Hq.-Hq. Sqdn., Keesler Field, Mississippi.
Source: Sioux Center News Mar. 12, 1942, p 8
58 Soldiers From Sioux Center Vicinity
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The American Legion has been sending inspirational letters each month to the soldiers of the Sioux Center vicinity and are anxious to have a complete list of the men in the service. The NEWS has published the names of the men who left to serve their country in the "NEWS ABOUT OUR SOLDIERS" column. Please contact the NEWS if any soldier has been omitted or if the rank is not correct in the list which follows:
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Pvt. Abe Louwerse
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Keep the Sioux Center News informed when your soldier has a promotion in rank, change of address, or just a line about how he is getting along. Little sidelights on the activities of the men under arms are of interest to everyone. Call us anytime and give us a news item on the man who has gone to serve his country in the time of war. The News Reporter cannot contact each one of you every week so your cooperation will be appreciated. Every letter from the soldiers indicate a great deal of pleasure is derived in reading about his fellow "Buddy" and the mutual experiences in the U.S. service.
Source: Sioux Center News March 26, 1942, p 7
Sunday night all the children and grandchildren of this vicinity gathered at the parental K Louwerse home in honor of Abe Louwerse, who is spending a 15-day furlough here. During the course of the evening a phone call came from California from Mrs. Herman Klein Jr. (the former Johanna Louwerse) who talked to her brother, Abe. He plans to leave on Friday for Sheboygan, Wis. where he will visit with relatives before returning to his post at Keesler Field, Mississippi.
Source: Sioux Center News April 9, 1942, p 5
Abe Louwerse on Furlough
Private Abe Louwerse, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse of Sioux Center is enjoying a 15 day furlough with relatives. He plans to leave on Friday for Wisconsin to continue his visit before going back to camp. Abe is stationed at Keesler Field, Miss., has been in the army four months and this is his first furlough. Abe says that he works 16 hours a day in the army.
Source: Sioux Center News April 9, 1942, p 8
Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse, Mr. and Mrs. John Louwerse and son Kenneth, and Private Abe Louwerse, drove to Springfield, S. D. last Thursday to visit in the Pete Louwerse home there.
Source: Sioux Center News April 16, 1942, p 5
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PVT. ABE LOUWERSE
Pvt. Abe Louwerse is the son of Mr. and Mrs. K Louwerse of Sioux Center. He has been stationed at Keesler Field, Mississippi for some time and his address is: Pvt. Abe Louwerse, 69th Air Base Group, Hq. – Hq. Sqdn., Keesler Field, Mississippi.
Source: Sioux Center News July 2, 1942, p 1
Corp. Abe Louwerse Enjoying Furlough
Corporal Abe Louwerse came home last Thursday morning for a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse, other relatives and friends in this vicinity. He was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal and left on Monday for Sheboygan, Wisconsin to visit with relatives and friends. His address at Keesler Field, Mississippi where he is stationed with the US army is: Corporal Abe Louwerse, 59th Air Base Sqdn., Keesler Field, Miss.
Source: Sioux Center News Aug. 20, 1942, p 2
Mr. and Mrs. John Louwerse and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Louwerse and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schelling and family came Sunday evening to bid Corporal Abe Louwerse goodbye following a furlough spent here. Mr. Peter Louwerse and family were unable to come because of illness in the family.
Source: Sioux Center News Aug. 20, 1942, p 8
Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse received a letter from their son Abe Louwerse who has been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant. His correct address is this:
Sgt. Abe Louwerse
412 Tech. School Sqdn.
Keesler Field, Miss.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 19, 1942, p 2
Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse received a letter from their son Abe Louwerse stationed at Keesler Field, Miss. announcing the engagement of Miss Rose Hawkins of Keesler Field, and Abe Louwerse. The latter expects his promotion to staff sergeant next month.
Source: Sioux Center News Feb. 18, 1943, p 12
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Louwerse and 3 children from Springfield, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. J. Louwerse and 3 children and Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Louwerse and 2 children were supper guests last Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Louwerse. They are expecting Sgt. and Mrs. Abe Louwerse home on furlough sometime this week.
Source: Sioux Center News June 10, 1943, p 3
Sgt. Abe Louwerse, 2300 West Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi is a new reader of the News starting this week.
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 14, 1944, p 10
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klein and children on the trip home to California spent a night at Berkeley Field with Sgt. and Mrs. Abe Louwerse of Denver, Colo. They had an enjoyable visit together.
Source: Sioux Center News Oct. 18, 1945, p 7
Iowa, U.S., World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954, Claim No. 115392
Abraham Louwerse, SN 36228470, was born Oct. 10, 1916, at Sioux Center, Iowa, which was where he was residing prior to entering the army on Nov. 14, 1941, at Fort Sheridan, Ill. He was a member of the Army Air Force and was honorably discharged Nov. 30, 1945. His application for bonus pay was filed on May 1, 1941, for which he received $500.00.
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